FINDING HOPE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD: Arc of Life Brings a Breath of Fresh Air into A Fearful World with The Release of Their Second Album “Don’t Look Down”
By Leslie Snyder
Out of the depths of despair comes a renewed sense of optimism coming out of the United Kingdom. This renewed sense of optimism comes from an exciting progressive rock band named Arc of Life. This spontaneous progressive rock band Sounds similar to Yes with their combination of haunting vocal harmonies and galactic progressive rock melodies that will take listeners on a trip through outer space while Planet Earth continues to spin out of control. Arc of Life will release their second album “Don’t Look Down” which will be released on November 18, 2022 features six tracks that will make the human spirit soar.
The human spirit slowly begins to rise in the peaceful track “Real Time World.” This track features soulful vocals and floating progressive rock melodies that sound like ocean waves are rushing over an overwhelmed man as he attempts to ease his weary mind by swimming in the ocean on a warm sunny day. This track is a reflective tale about a concerned man who sees the world as an amazing place with so much to offer. However, Humanity wants to destroy Planet Earth rather than preserve its natural beauty for future generations to learn from due to an epidemic of selfishness. Meanwhile, the human spirit wavers slightly in the heart wrenching track that features haunting vocals an eerie progressive rock melodies that sound like a wolf is howling in the woods at night. This track is a heartbreaking tale about a man who realizes that his once loving relationship has come to an end. The couple can no longer live under the same roof because they have fallen out of love with one another.
Finally, the human spirit is overcome with feelings of joy bursting through the dark clouds in the enlightening track “Arc of Life.” This track features chanting vocals and fiery progressive rock melodies that sound like God got angry and burned the earth to ashes. Then, suddenly bringing Planet Earth back to life with fresh air, water, colorful flowers and an endless array of creatures for humanity to enjoy. This track is peaceful tale about Mother Nature coming to life in the springtime with all of its hope and curiosity for what the future will bring to all of us.
Arc of Life is a great progressive rock band who injects a healthy dose of warmth and happiness into an ominous world with the release of their upcoming album “Don’t Look Down.” This thoughtful collection of music will remind listeners not to give up even though life seems hopeless at times.